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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,991 cc

L29 BPGMOT history

L29 BPG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 108,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,565 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 BPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 BPG was last recorded at 108,565 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,921 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
644 miles
Average per year
3,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,565 miles
  • 2025 – 107,921 miles
  • 2024 – 106,909 miles
  • 2023 – 105,778 miles
  • 2022 – 104,730 miles
  • 2021 – 102,821 miles
  • 2020 – 101,238 miles
  • 2019 – 98,118 miles
  • 2018 – 96,232 miles
  • 2017 – 91,773 miles
  • 2016 – 86,541 miles
  • 2015 – 78,725 miles
  • 2014 – 73,037 miles
  • 2013 – 69,467 miles
  • 2012 – 66,545 miles
  • 2011 – 62,508 miles
  • 2010 – 58,048 miles
  • 2009 – 53,580 miles
  • 2008 – 46,035 miles
  • 2007 – 42,072 miles
  • 2006 – 40,949 miles
  • 2005 – 39,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,565 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,565 miles (+644)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,565 miles
    Test number
    590028451677
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass107,921 miles (+1,012)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,921 miles
    Test number
    168569449105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking pionts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass106,909 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,909 miles
    Test number
    626375398975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 jacking points are slightly corroded.

  4. Fail106,889 miles (+1,111)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    996904516263
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,778 miles (+1,048)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,778 miles
    Test number
    836404852408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass104,730 miles (+1,909)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,730 miles
    Test number
    735806886241
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,821 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    102,821 miles
    Test number
    206484813390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,238 miles (+3,120)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    101,238 miles
    Test number
    560373211657
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,118 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,118 miles
    Test number
    282755841921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,232 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,232 miles
    Test number
    113274935553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,773 miles (+5,232)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    567464814133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,541 miles
    Test number
    841033551695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,541 miles (+7,816)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,541 miles
    Test number
    193191215891
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass78,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,725 miles
    Test number
    258759455419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,725 miles (+5,688)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,725 miles
    Test number
    769045255175
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass73,037 miles (+3,570)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,037 miles
    Test number
    829821864112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass69,467 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,467 miles
    Test number
    338571863109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail69,567 miles (+3,022)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    708961963100
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass66,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,545 miles
    Test number
    768357162131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,545 miles (+4,037)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,545 miles
    Test number
    107257662141
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass62,508 miles (+4,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,508 miles
    Test number
    807047881197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass58,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    450415890109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail58,045 miles (+4,465)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    142855990146
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass53,580 miles (+7,545)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    142538709292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,035 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    501061918216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,011 miles (+3,939)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    231830618206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass42,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,072 miles
    Test number
    601640707278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,072 miles (+1,123)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,072 miles
    Test number
    290429597168
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass40,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,949 miles
    Test number
    280333296192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail40,949 miles (+1,786)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,949 miles
    Test number
    434433196195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

  31. Pass39,163 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    39,163 miles
    Test number
    283826195451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoot lid spoiler insecure.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2.38mm.

Questions about L29 BPG

Does L29 BPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 BPG is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 BPG?
The MOT on L29 BPG is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 BPG done?
L29 BPG was recorded at 108,565 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 3,320 miles a year.
Has L29 BPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 BPG has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 BPG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L29 BPG find?
L29 BPG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: front coil spring corroded both fronts; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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